This is not the first time Zhu Yuanzhang has faced groups of people crying and worshiping the earth, including Haozhou, Dingyuan, Chuzhou, Jinling, and Hongdu not long ago.

But after careful consideration, Zhu Yuanzhang's mentality has also changed a lot over the past few years.

At first, he was more like an Avenger with deep hatred, leading a group of poor buddies to crush those former enemies, step on their corpses, sing loudly, and celebrate victory.

But gradually, as his power grew and his power increased, he climbed to a considerable high position. At this time, a group of people surrounded Zhu Yuanzhang and taught him how to control his subordinates and how to be a qualified superior...

Just like Shi Ma Yisun’s case, the whole family was martyred for the Yuan Dynasty, and even their servants did not escape. They were loyal and martyrs. If a country was stable, they needed to praise loyalty and righteousness. Even the loyal ministers of the Yuan court should be praised.

Zhu Yuanzhang once also wavered. Perhaps he should really do that. That is the pattern of a wise monarch and a means that a wise leader should have.

But fortunately, there is a clear-headed person next to Lao Zhu.

He opposed the public opinion and won the victory in the successive debates, morally convinced the main figures within the Zhu family army, and wrote an article that could be called a program...

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he had entered a completely new realm, a very mysterious and indescribable realm.

Others called him "upper" and Zhu Yuanzhang, who used to be the perfect "downer"...

Now, he announced the equalization law to these people and announced the land policy. He is not superior or inferior, he is a law enforcement officer!

A law enforcement officer who respects the laws of nature and practices equal sharing of land.

This law enforcer can be a policing envoy, a commander, a Duke of Wu... Of course, it can also be the King of Wu, or the Emperor!

Anyway, no matter what his name is, his mission is to uphold the laws of nature and enforce the law fairly.

What is the law of heaven?

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but turn his head and look at the magical young man who gave him the answer... Old Zhu turned around and found that Zhang Ximeng was gnawing the bun with his head in chewing on the bun, his cheeks were bulging like a hamster.

There is no way, who made Lao Zhu talk so much nonsense? The people below stared at him in a daze again. He was hungry again. When Lao Zhu stopped, everyone leaned over to be grateful. He grabbed a few bites and didn't know when he could fill his stomach!

Zhu Yuanzhang saw it and said nothing else he could say, so don’t waste time.

"My fellow villagers come from afar, let's invite everyone to a meal!"

When Zhang Ximeng heard that Lao Zhu was going to treat him, he subconsciously shivered, Zhu Chongba, don’t make trouble! If you get a pot of pearl jade white jade soup and eat everyone up, that would be a joke.

Zhang Ximeng was worried, but these ordinary people didn’t know what was going on. They thought they were delicacies from mountains and seas, and eight treasures from water and land!

This is the Duke of Wu. He hoes all have golden hoes. How can he treat us to dinner? No!

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Finally, it wasn't in vain. Have a good meal!

The group of people were full of expectations. They were met at the school grounds of the military camp, and behind them was the large kitchen in the army. With Lao Zhu's order, it took less than half an hour to smell the fragrance of rice.

The soldiers ran over first, and each of them gave a small stool.

You can squat or sit on the ground, and then put two large bowls on the bench, one for rice, one for vegetables, and a pair of chopsticks.

Next is the soldiers who came to deliver the dishes with wooden barrels... The staple food includes steamed buns and rice, which is worth mentioning. Since it was a banquet for guests, each person put a small spoonful of lard in his bowl. Whether it was for bibimbap or in the soup, it was excellent.

Then came the dishes, stewed with cabbage and tofu, stir-fried bean sprouts with wine and vegetables, and pickled radish, are all ordinary things, and there is not even the classic braised pork dish of Zhu Jiajun.

To be honest, everyone was a little disappointed when they saw this, that's it?

Duke Wu is too stingy!

But everyone came from afar and stood for so long, so they were really tired.

Just lower your head and eat it.

It’s true that Zhu Jiajun’s rice is fresh rice, the cooking is fragrant, the dishes are hot enough, and the taste is sufficient, especially the spoonful of lard, which is a perfect match!

With a history of five thousand years, ordinary people can eat enough, and only a few decades. If you don’t believe it, ask if you are older, see if lard bibimbap is fragrant?

With sufficient oil, sufficient calories and sufficient salt, this is the delicacy of 99% of the people, and they may not be able to eat it during the Chinese New Year.

It’s just that compared to Duke Wu’s identity, it’s a bit awkward.

But soon everyone forgot, lowered their heads and ate with big mouthfuls, with their faces filled with happiness.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang also walked among the crowd with steamed buns and vegetable bowls, chatting with everyone from time to time and asking about the situation at home.

Every commoner was frightened and nodded in agreement.

Old Zhu turned around and returned to the platform. He smiled at the big guy.

"How was this meal?"

"Okay, it's great!" someone quickly agreed.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but smile, "No, right? You should dislike us being stingy, right? A Duke of Wu, holding a army of hundreds of thousands, will you invite everyone to eat some delicacies? What if you bring the chicken, fish and duck meat and eat and drink? Are you reluctant to leave?"

The common people are not good at hiding and can only laugh at each other.

Zhu Yuanzhang said seriously: "To be honest with everyone, I really can't bear to leave you! I have to raise soldiers, fight, build water conservancy, and build schools. It's not enough to fill in it. The so-called big disaster is the truth."

"Of course, it's not that we can't afford to treat everyone... but we're just treating you to this, I want to tell everyone that as long as we implement the distribution of fields according to the rules, we can eat such a meal every meal in less than a year or two... Of course, lard is calculated separately!"

Old Zhu smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, you are the best at settle accounts. Come and do it for everyone!"

Zhang Ximeng had no choice but to say that you can just perform by yourself, why should I pull me?

Stepping onto the stage, Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Although our Changxing is densely populated, it is next to Taihu Lake, and the land is fertile and unusual. I have sent someone to inquire. Based on the current situation, each person in Changxing can be divided into five to eight acres of land. If the population is sparse, it can be divided into ten acres of land. According to the five acres, one stone is produced in one quarter, five dou of grain per year, and three stone per year is 15 stone per year. According to the land tax, one stone is required to pay five stone per stone. Considering the loss, all regions will collect up to two stones per year. In other words, if nothing unexpected happens, a person can get thirteen stones of grain a year. According to the three stones of food, there are still ten stones left, half of them are stored for waste, and half are taken out, and half are replaced with oil, salt and cloth, and then raise some chickens, ducks, geese and dogs. During the New Year, some people on the table are afraid that they will not be a spoonful of lard, but a large pot of stewed meat."

Zhang Ximeng simply calculated the account, but to his surprise, there was no joy or excitement, and the eyes of everyone were a little suspicious, and even said, "It's like looking at a fool, the Zhu family army is the best at fidelity, which is the level?"

Zhang Ximeng was stunned for a little and hurriedly added: "Under the rule of the lord, this is true. There are no other heavy taxes. Even if the people are levied and the farmers are delayed, they will find ways to compensate. If there are indeed difficulties, they will reduce the land tax."

After he finished speaking, there was finally movement among the people. People whispered and their voices became louder and louder... Everyone couldn't believe that when did the farmers' accounts pass so simple?

Those land taxes are, including silver, and heavy taxes. The landlords also have land rents, and even temples can collect rent... Who would allow the people to have surplus food?

All nobles regard the common people as fat and will only cut the knife frequently until they cannot squeeze out oil and water.

As a result, the Zhu family army told them that as long as they pay some land tax every year, they can live a stable life. Even if the Zhu family army is a good person, what should the gentry and landlords below do?

What should officials do?

Seeing that the people were skeptical, Zhu Yuanzhang said loudly again: "Friends, we understand your worries... But we can pat our chest and tell everyone that Mr. Zhang is correct, and he hasn't said that in front and behind your house, you can still build a house, plant trees and raise silkworms, all of which are as you as you... If you don't have ten stones of surplus grain throughout the year, you can find us!"

"In addition, we can tell everyone that the officials in the Changxing Prefecture Office have been arrested, and the gentry landlords who requested the temporary suspension of equal land have also been arrested. If there is any resistance in the local area, let the troops go down now! In short, Zhu Yuanzhang keeps his word, and now let the soldiers follow you back to their hometowns, measure the land acres and implement equal land! Whoever dares to stop them, kill them immediately! You're welcome!"

Having said that, these ordinary people finally began to believe in Zhu Yuanzhang, and more and more people were crying. Looking at Lao Zhu, the gap was gone, and there was only a strong respect.

Sure enough, Zhu Yuanzhang did what he said. Just as he finished speaking, Geng Bingwen had sent his soldiers. Each small flag led eight people to a village, starting from the countryside near Changxing, without letting go.

When facing the gentry and landlords, first understand the situation, welcome those who are willing to cooperate, and those who are determined to resist, they can only use their troops to eliminate them!

In fact, the Zhu family army did not need to take action. When the people spread the news back, every village was blown up, and countless young and strong people appeared, and even women stood up.

The Zhu family army, regardless of gender, all lands are distributed. Even for our own land, we must bravely walk out of the house.

Militia from all over the world are like mushrooms after a rain. With their support, it is indeed like a destruction!

Faced with this situation, Zhu Yuanzhang was so happy that he felt a little ashamed.

"Sir, we have been occupying Changxing for some time, and the people are still skeptical of us!"

Zhang Ximeng sighed: "After all, no matter how nice it is, if the orders are continued one by one, no one will truly implement them, and the people will not take it seriously."

Zhang Ximeng thought for a while and said, "Lord, since he has used the thunderous means, the gentry and landlords who resisted it naturally cannot indulge them. However, their families, especially the elderly, like women and children, ask the lord to give up their hands and make arrangements properly."

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help laughing, "Don't worry, sir, in fact, apart from a few gentry who were extremely guilty, we are also reluctant to kill people!"

"What does lord mean?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Isn't that? Someone just gave us a suggestion. He said that although tens of thousands of people in the prisoner-of-war camp have graduated and left, we cannot lack these labor. Therefore, he suggested that criminals and all kinds of personnel be charged into the hard labor camps, so that they can reclaim wasteland and build cities and continue to work for us."

Zhang Ximeng blinked. This idea coincided with him, but who is so clever and could come up with such a good solution?

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and sent a advice to Zhang Ximeng. There were three words on it: Hu Weiyong!

It turned out to be him!

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but be shocked...

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